Istanbul Braces for Thunderstorms: AKOM Issues Heavy Rainfall Warning

Istanbul is facing a day of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with the city’s Disaster and Emergency Management Coordination Center (AKOM) issuing a warning of intermittent showers throughout the day. The warning states that the city will experience a mixture of rain and thunderstorms, with the most significant rainfall expected to last until the evening. The temperature in Istanbul is currently around 24 degrees Celsius and is expected to rise to around 29 degrees Celsius later today. While the rainfall is anticipated to be scattered, AKOM warns that it could be locally intense in certain areas. This weather pattern is predicted to continue until September 4th, with the possibility of occasional strong showers in specific locations. The temperature is expected to remain around seasonal norms until September 6th.